At the Rhodes residence, Lauren immediately prepared to leave after her phone call with Francesca. She would not let anyone who hurt Andrew get away so easily.

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"Miss, you can't leave without Mrs. Rhodes' permission," Jerry blocked her way at the main gate.

Lauren's face remained expressionless as she said, "Move aside. This is urgent."

"Miss, I must follow Mrs. Rhodes' orders," Jerry insisted firmly. "Please return inside. Any urgent matters need Mrs. Rhodes' approval."

"What if I insist on leaving?" Lauren asked coldly. "Are you going to use force against me, Jerry?"

As Jerry frowned in hesitation, a sharp voice cut through the air. "How dare you! As a daughter of the Rhodes family, you're becoming increasingly disrespectful and out of line!"

Lauren's mother, Tiana Lambert, the matriarch of the Rhodes family, approached with an icy expression.

Jerry immediately greeted her, "Mrs. Rhodes, you're here."

Tiana simply dismissed Jerry, who immediately left. After all, Tia